View Poll Results: How reliable is your swapped SC300 (doesn't matter if it is a 1JZ or a 2JZ)?
The car has run perfectly from day one.
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47.37%
I had a few hiccups but no additional down time after swapping.
4
21.05%
Car has had some issues that led to extra breakdowns/downtime.
4
21.05%
Swap has been a disaster from the get get.
2
10.53%
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How reliable is your swapped SC300?
03-20-11, 02:16 AM
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How reliable is your swapped SC300?
I am just curious to know how many/what kind of issues you swapped guys are having? I have been obsessing over every detail of doing this swap but I haven't taken the time to really see if the car is going to be a reliable daily driver. I know there are a lot of variables to consider but I figure its a pretty straightforward swap and if there are issues to be had, they have probably already been encountered by those who have done it.
Please take the time to do the survey and give me a brief description of what went wrong or right.
Please take the time to do the survey and give me a brief description of what went wrong or right.
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03-20-11, 07:16 PM
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i've had issues with mine. Some have been blunders on my part. The biggest thing that has held me back are the turbos. My second set of twins just bit the dust and now im on the hunt for a single setup. Also my ECU isn't letting my a/c work unless i physically attach a ground for the compressor. the engine itself is physically fine, cranks and starts every time. I just haven't been able to really have fun with it.
03-20-11, 07:38 PM
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it is a gamble to swap engines period.
your taking someone elses word on mileage and condition and treatment of these engines.
also you have to make sure the job is done right.
personally i would do everything in my power not to have to swap out an engine.
sometimes it is necessary but in alot of cases it isnt.
your taking someone elses word on mileage and condition and treatment of these engines.
also you have to make sure the job is done right.
personally i would do everything in my power not to have to swap out an engine.
sometimes it is necessary but in alot of cases it isnt.
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03-20-11, 08:34 PM
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Well, its KINDA my fault , but basically I have had 2 1jzgte motors and have only driving 1, and not all that powerfully, right now I have no idea how the vaccuming goes and my motor doesnt feel like my buddies 1j, mines all laggy and bleh!
Im so glad you made this thread I finally let out my frustration lol
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Im so glad you made this thread I finally let out my frustration lol
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03-20-11, 08:46 PM
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Thanks for the replies so far.
I made this thread because it is very important to me that I don't have a tempermental car when I get back from Afghan. I will rely on it to get me to and from work and I will be driving it back and forth from TN to FL a few times a year at least.
I have to admit that after what I am hearing so far, I am kind of considering buying something else as a daily driver and building an SC300 on the side as I save the money for it.
I made this thread because it is very important to me that I don't have a tempermental car when I get back from Afghan. I will rely on it to get me to and from work and I will be driving it back and forth from TN to FL a few times a year at least.
I have to admit that after what I am hearing so far, I am kind of considering buying something else as a daily driver and building an SC300 on the side as I save the money for it.
03-20-11, 09:31 PM
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it is a gamble to swap engines period.
your taking someone elses word on mileage and condition and treatment of these engines.
also you have to make sure the job is done right.
personally i would do everything in my power not to have to swap out an engine.
sometimes it is necessary but in alot of cases it isnt.
your taking someone elses word on mileage and condition and treatment of these engines.
also you have to make sure the job is done right.
personally i would do everything in my power not to have to swap out an engine.
sometimes it is necessary but in alot of cases it isnt.
03-20-11, 09:52 PM
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I think what you should ask is how many people who have swapped an engine did maintenance on their engine before the swap. Dropping a used engine is like wearing a used condom, I guess it would work, but it's an expensive gamble.